Guidance

In celebration of NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK, FEBRUARY 1-5, 2010, we recognize the contributions of school guidance counselors who are positively impacting the academic achievement, postsecondary preparedness, and personal-social development of New York City public school students.

" Ms. Joubert is not only a guidance counselor and college advisor — she is also a life mentor to our children. Ms. Joubert and the entire guidance staff partner with teachers, parents, and students… it is because of this type of collaboration that we are able to see success in our students. Ms. Joubert is indeed an asset to the Truman community,” says Principal Nasser.

Featured: Ms. Sana Nasser, Principal (left) and Ms. Andrea Joubert, Guidance Counselor (right) at Harry S. Truman High School, Bronx, NY

Schools provide a range of support services to give students the knowledge and skills they need to be effective learners and contributing members of the school community. School counselors work in collaboration with the entire school community and are committed to the education and emotional development of all students. Services provided by counselors address the interrelated areas of academic, postsecondary, and personal-social development.

Academic Planning: ensuring that students, families, and the entire school community are familiar with promotion and graduation standards, and that students pursue a rigorous instructional program aligned to their academic needs
Postsecondary Planning: ensuring that students and families are aware of the range of secondary and postsecondary schools and programs available, and have the opportunity to plan for and make informed choices regarding their secondary and post-secondary pathways
Personal-Social Development: ensuring that all students have the opportunity to develop their social-emotional competencies, make positive contributions to the school and surrounding community, and become equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to support a healthy and productive future

RESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL RESPONSES TO EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI:

Review Coping with Disasters and Traumatic Events, a resource from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (English and Kreyol versions are available)
Inform families that they can call 1-888-407-4747 for assistance in reaching family members
If you feel that your school community would benefit from having a crisis counselor on site, please contact your ISC or CFN, or Anthony Orzo in the Office of School and Youth Development at AOrzo@schools.nyc.gov
For additional information on supporting students and families in crisis, you can share the Crisis Management Institute’s guidelines
To find out more about how your school can help those in need, please read the City’s response to the crisis
Additional resources include: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)’s Facts for Families: Helping Children after a Disaster; the American Counseling Association (ACA)’s Podcast: Stress and Haitian Americans, After the Earthquake (with Haitian Creole translation) and Taking Care of your Emotional Health After a Disaster - a Red Cross Resource (English, Haitian Creole); and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)’s Support for Haiti and The Tragedy in Haiti: Helping Children Cope - Tips for Parents and Caregivers

Resources

NYCDOE School Guidance Brochure
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA)
Pupil Personnel School Opening Highlights: Grades K-8 and 9-12

Contact Information

Contact your CFN or ISC Guidance Liaison or e-mail guidance@schools.nyc.gov. We are continually updating the Guidance Portal and welcome your suggestions for improvement. Please e-mail comments, questions, and suggestions to guidance@schools.nyc.gov

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

National School Counseling Week will be celebrated from February 1-5, 2010, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors. Sponsored by ASCA, the purpose of this week is to highlight the important impact school counselors can have in helping students succeed.
The National High School Public Speaking Competition, Inc. invites all New York City high school students and teachers to compete in the “Words That Shook the World” Competition. This year’s theme is “Environmental Solutions” and students can enter in four categories: technology, policy, art/music, and eating/health. The deadline to enter is February 5, 2010. Students can win a $5,000 scholarship and teachers can win up to $5,000, too. For more information, click here.

Academic Planning Post-Secondary Planning Personal-Social Development Calendar	Guidance E-mail to a friend In celebration of NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK, FEBRUARY 1-5, 2010, we recognize the contributions of school guidance counselors who are positively impacting the academic achievement, postsecondary preparedness, and personal-social development of New York City public school students. " Ms. Joubert is not only a guidance counselor and college advisor — she is also a life mentor to our children. Ms. Joubert and the entire guidance staff partner with teachers, parents, and students… it is because of this type of collaboration that we are able to see success in our students. Ms. Joubert is indeed an asset to the Truman community,” says Principal Nasser. Featured: Ms. Sana Nasser, Principal (left) and Ms. Andrea Joubert, Guidance Counselor (right) at Harry S. Truman High School, Bronx, NY Schools provide a range of support services to give students the knowledge and skills they need to be effective learners and contributing members of the school community. School counselors work in collaboration with the entire school community and are committed to the education and emotional development of all students. Services provided by counselors address the interrelated areas of academic, postsecondary, and personal-social development. Academic Planning: ensuring that students, families, and the entire school community are familiar with promotion and graduation standards, and that students pursue a rigorous instructional program aligned to their academic needs Postsecondary Planning: ensuring that students and families are aware of the range of secondary and postsecondary schools and programs available, and have the opportunity to plan for and make informed choices regarding their secondary and post-secondary pathways Personal-Social Development: ensuring that all students have the opportunity to develop their social-emotional competencies, make positive contributions to the school and surrounding community, and become equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to support a healthy and productive future RESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS TO SUPPORT SCHOOL RESPONSES TO EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI: Review Coping with Disasters and Traumatic Events, a resource from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (English and Kreyol versions are available) Inform families that they can call 1-888-407-4747 for assistance in reaching family members If you feel that your school community would benefit from having a crisis counselor on site, please contact your ISC or CFN, or Anthony Orzo in the Office of School and Youth Development at AOrzo@schools.nyc.gov For additional information on supporting students and families in crisis, you can share the Crisis Management Institute’s guidelines To find out more about how your school can help those in need, please read the City’s response to the crisis Additional resources include: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)’s Facts for Families: Helping Children after a Disaster; the American Counseling Association (ACA)’s Podcast: Stress and Haitian Americans, After the Earthquake (with Haitian Creole translation) and Taking Care of your Emotional Health After a Disaster - a Red Cross Resource (English, Haitian Creole); and the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)’s Support for Haiti and The Tragedy in Haiti: Helping Children Cope - Tips for Parents and Caregivers Resources NYCDOE School Guidance Brochure American School Counselor Association (ASCA) New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) Pupil Personnel School Opening Highlights: Grades K-8 and 9-12 Contact Information Contact your CFN or ISC Guidance Liaison or e-mail guidance@schools.nyc.gov. We are continually updating the Guidance Portal and welcome your suggestions for improvement. Please e-mail comments, questions, and suggestions to guidance@schools.nyc.gov Upcoming Events and Opportunities National School Counseling Week will be celebrated from February 1-5, 2010, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors. Sponsored by ASCA, the purpose of this week is to highlight the important impact school counselors can have in helping students succeed. The National High School Public Speaking Competition, Inc. invites all New York City high school students and teachers to compete in the “Words That Shook the World” Competition. This year’s theme is “Environmental Solutions” and students can enter in four categories: technology, policy, art/music, and eating/health. The deadline to enter is February 5, 2010. Students can win a $5,000 scholarship and teachers can win up to $5,000, too. For more information, click here.